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Tulsa leaders to address issues facing schools during COVID-19

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TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Chamber is hosting host its annual State of Education virtually on September 17.

The event includes area educators and resource partners discussing:

  • impact of COVID-19 to education
  • new initiatives to retain and attract college graduates to the area
  • collaboration between higher education institutions

The featured panelists are:

K-12: The Current Realities and Opportunities for Students and Educators
· Dr. Deborah Gist, Tulsa Public Schools
· Dr. Stacey Butterfield, Jenks Public Schools
· Dr. Amy Fichtner, Owasso Public Schools

Higher Ed: Collaborative Strategies to Increase Degree Attainment
· Dr. Laura Latta, ImpactTulsa
· Dr. Cindy Hess, Tulsa Higher Education Task Force
· Dr. Mary Jo Self, OSU-Tulsa

Young Talent: Utilizing Tulsa's Strengths to Grow the Talent Pool
· Rue Ramsey, Tulsa Regional Chamber
· Brandon Oldham, George Kaiser Family Foundation
· Ashley Philippsen, City of Tulsa

The meeting is from noon until 1 p.m. The event is free to watch with advance registration. CLICK HERE to watch the full live-stream.

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